Category: California
Senate Bill S1249 – The Dumbest Federal Drone Legislation of All Time!
There has been an overwhelming number of drone-related legislative proposals, making it nearly impossible to keep track of them all. It’s like a game of [more…]
PG&E Showcases Drone Technology for Electrical Inspections Ahead of National Drone Safety Day
In a strategic demonstration in Bakersfield, California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) highlighted its advanced Drone Technology for inspecting electrical infrastructure, timed to precede [more…]
Florida’s SB1422 Sparks Drone Regulation Debate: Homeowners May Gain Rights to Counter Surveillance
In a move that could reshape drone operations in Florida, Senate Bill SB1422 is advancing through the state legislature, empowering homeowners to use “reasonable force” [more…]
Oregon House Passes Strict Drone Interference Law, Escalating Penalties to Felony Status
In a unanimous vote, the Oregon House has approved House Bill 3426, a measure that significantly strengthens penalties for drone operators who disrupt emergency response [more…]
Amazon Seeks Zoning Approval for Prime Air Drone Delivery Center in San Antonio
In a move that could transform last-mile logistics in South Texas, Amazon has filed a zoning request with the City of San Antonio to establish [more…]
Skydio Faces Backlash in Viral Roast Over Spy Mailer Scandal
A viral YouTube video titled “The Ultimate Skydio Roast: Surveillance, Stupidity, and Straight-Up Shame” by Wedgenbigg has reignited controversy surrounding Skydio’s questionable marketing tactics, spotlighting [more…]
Saildrone and Thales Revolutionize Maritime Surveillance with Autonomous Towed Sonar System
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia‘s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for [more…]
AUVSI’s Fight Against AB 1160: Fearmongering Masquerading as Patriotism
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has launched a fierce attack on California‘s Assembly Bill 1160 (AB 1160), claiming it threatens national security [more…]
Oceanside Police To Deploy Drone First Responder Program, Cutting Response Times From Minutes To Seconds
The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is preparing to implement an advanced drone first responder program that could dramatically reduce emergency response times from over six [more…]
UC Berkeley Creates World’s Smallest Battery-Free Drone That Flies Using Magnetic Fields
UC Berkeley researchers have developed what they claim is the world’s smallest drone—a 21-milligram, battery-free device powered entirely by magnetic fields. The insect-scale flying robot [more…]
